§ 28. Mr. H. Hyndasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what grants will be available to rating authorities in Accrington, Rishton, Church, Clayton-le-Moors and Oswaldtwistle, respectively, in respect of old people under the Rating (Interim Relief) Bill.
§ Mr. CorfieldWith permission, I will circulate the figures in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Mr. HyndDo the local authorities have the necessary information about the number of old people on which the grants will be based, or will this information be circulated to them?
§ Mr. CorfieldThe latest figures are still to be circulated, though I have no doubt that the local authorities can make a fair estimate on the figures for last year.
§ Following are the figures:
§ Preliminary estimates of the amounts which will be payable under Clause 1 of the Bill are:
| £ | |
| Accrington Borough | 7,520 |
| Rishton Urban District | 1,275 |
| Church Urban District | 300 |
| Clayton-le-Moors Urban District | 725 |
| Oswaldtwistle Urban District | 2,420 |
§ The figures are based on 1961 data and subject to correction in the light of later information.